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BritBox vs HBO Max

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BritBox

Media & Entertainment

British television and entertainment

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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HBO Max

Media & Entertainment

Stream iconic series, movies, and Max Originals

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BritBox britBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022); HBO Max three subscription tiers: Basic With Ads at 10.99 USD/month, Standard at 18.49 USD/month, Premium at 22.99 USD/month
  • They diverge on capability: BritBox covers British content, HBO Max covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BritBox and HBO Max actually diverge.

Attributes where BritBox and HBO Max differ
AttributeBritBoxHBO Max
Starting price$6.99/month$9.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, RokuWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
Founded20172020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & Entertainment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BritBox

  • British content
  • Dramas
  • Comedies
  • Documentaries
  • Exclusive content
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Profile management

Only in HBO Max

  • Streaming
  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • HBO content
  • Max Originals
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile locks

Both cover

  • Smart TVs
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BritBox

  • British content streamingnot HBO Max
  • Drama watchingnot HBO Max

HBO Max

  • Premium streamingnot BritBox
  • HBO contentnot BritBox
  • Original seriesnot BritBox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BritBox

  • BritBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022)

HBO Max

  • Three subscription tiers: Basic With Ads at 10.99 USD/month, Standard at 18.49 USD/month, Premium at 22.99 USD/month
  • The cheapest tier is ad supported; ad-free viewing requires the Standard tier or above

Pricing, plan by plan

BritBox

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • 1 device
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Full HD
    • 4 devices

HBO Max

$9.99/month
  • With Ads$9.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-supported
    • 2 devices
  • Ad-Free$15.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-free
    • 2 devices
  • Ultimate Ad-Free$19.99/month
    • 4K UHD
    • Dolby Atmos
    • 4 devices

Which should you pick?

Choose BritBox if

  • You need british content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku.
  • You also want dramas.
BritBox review

Choose HBO Max if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want downloads.
HBO Max review

Questions people ask

Is BritBox or HBO Max better?
Neither clearly leads. BritBox starts at $6.99/month and HBO Max at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BritBox or HBO Max?
BritBox starts at $6.99/month and HBO Max at $9.99/month.
Does BritBox or HBO Max run on more platforms?
BritBox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku. HBO Max runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
What is BritBox best used for?
BritBox is most often used for british content streaming, drama watching. Of those, british content streaming and drama watching are not what HBO Max is typically brought in for.
What can BritBox do that HBO Max cannot?
BritBox covers British content, Dramas, Comedies, Documentaries. HBO Max covers Streaming, Downloads, Profiles, HBO content. Both handle Smart TVs, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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